Modo Design LLC, New York, NY2004-PresentDESIGNER / PRINCIPALLeveraged creativity and previous design/architectural success to establish a firm delivering highly specialized design services to a variety of commercial and residential clients. Works closely with clients on a new concept; utilizes creative vision to bring the concept to life, managing every phase of the project through to completion. Directs the day-to-day administrative activities including marketing, sales, staff management, AR, and AP.American Office Furniture, Syosset, NY 1999-2004INTERIOR DESIGNERBrought on board to start up a new design department for this leading local office furniture company. Led the space and budget planning for all projects; facilitated the successful execution of projects from design and planning through completion.Key highlightsSteelcase, Inc. / Imagen Contemporanea, Tijuana, Mexico 1996-1998VICE PRESIDENT, DESIGN DEPARTMENTKey member of an elite team charged with opening a new branch to coordinate the design of all projects in northwest Mexico. Partnered with the regional director on the planning and execution of high-profile projects above $500K.Key highlights• Opened three additional studios in different states, training and mentoring design staff on using refurbished materials to minimize costs while maintaining quality.• Personally traveled across the region to visit clients, coordinate projects, and deliver on-site training, which helped increase the client base by 20% every year. ILLUMINATION EXPERIENCE , Mty Mx.DESIGNER/PRINCIPAL EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTBachelor of Arts, Business Administration – Universidad de Chiapas, MexicoBachelor of Architectural Studies (completed four of five years) – Universidad Regiomontana, MexCERTIFICATIONSLEED AP – US Green Building CouncilAutoCAD Advance 2008 – PRATT InstituteManaging for Interior Renovations – New York UniversityTECHNOLOGIESAutoCAD, MS Office Suite, PhotoShop CS5, Sketchup 7Specialties: • Enhanced client service offerings by establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with a variety of consultants, vendors, and contractors.• Grew a strong client base through perseverance, design excellence, and consistently exceeding clients’ expectations.• Achieved high savings by using refurbished/recycled materials through design and construction.• Personally directed all phases of design and construction, delivering projects of up to 36,000 square feet on time and within budget.